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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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